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Hillside School Construction

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Construction of the Hillside, part of the Taliesin Complex. Building debris is piled in front of the building, probably material from the Hillside Home School II which was remodeled into the Hillside School. The school was designed and run by Frank Lloyd Wright to train apprentices from the Taliesin Fellowship. The windmill Romeo and Juliet is visible in the horizon. Taliesin is located in the vicinity of Spring Green.

Date Created:
1932
Creator:
Howe, John H., 1913-1997

Publication Information

Creator Howe, John H., 1913-1997
Date Created 1932

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 7 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection John H. Howe collected papers, 1887-2013 (bulk 1930-1993)
Call Number PH Mss 842

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0133LG
Legacy ID
WHi 25916

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